Heartland Forest Nature Experience
Charlene and I have visited thousands of destinations over the past few years. Some attractions are clearly designed to take as much money from us as possible, and others, like Heartland Forest Nature Experience, were created to celebrate life. Heartland was founded in 2004 to…
National Shrine of Little Flower Basilica
We travel a lot. Many places we have seen and discovered. We do not seek out connections, but it adds to the travelling experience when we find them. We were on a weekend trip to a winter event in Grand Rapids, Michigan. One of the…
Happy Anniversary
Charlene has been my inspiration to discover the world that we live in. She has also been my traveling partner through it all. I am so very blessed to have her in my life. Thank you!
Chrysanthemum
The one flower that is associated with fall is the chrysanthemum. Everywhere you go, mums are displayed at stores, homes, city streets and even my favourite places, conservatories. Whenever we are in Niagara, whether passing through on our way to the USA or visiting the…
Niagara Flowers
Niagara region in Ontario is the one place I have taken my wife more often. It is full of natural beauty and wonder. One of the best qualities is the sheer number of flowers: Spring tulips, summer roses, and autumn floral displays. Each spring, we…
Floral Showhouse
It is not a very large location in Niagara, Ontario, but it delivers big in floral beauty. Floral Showhouse is one of only a few places owned by Niagara Parks that charges admission, and the price of admission is very much worth what you see.…
Niagara Glen
I started to make day trips because I was waiting for a critical surgery. I was afraid I was going to die and leave my Charlene alone. This weighed heavily on me. I wanted to give her the memories to look back at if the…
Queenston Height Park
We first visited Queenston Heights in search of flowers, and it is part of my Chasing Flowers that we do every spring. This critical site in Canadian history and, most importantly, Canadian identity, is a great place to see spring flowers! Other than The Falls,…
Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens
Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens Niagara, Ontario, is a stunning location. So much of the beauty is free to visit, including Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens. Charlene and I always have this destination as our first stop for Chasing Flowers. Being the warmest spot in…